New York 1987

This photo, titled "New York," by Rosalind Solomon captures a moment, or maybe a held pose, in crisp black and white. I imagine Solomon, the artist, carefully framing this shot, considering the light filtering through the leaves, casting shadows on the man's face. His arms are crossed, a gesture that can read so many ways: confidence, defensiveness, maybe just trying to keep warm. The watch on his wrist gives a sense of time, of a life measured out in moments. The ordinary suburban setting feels intentional too. The cars, the houses - they create a backdrop that contrasts with the intensity of his gaze. It’s like she’s asking us to consider how individuals exist within their everyday worlds. It reminds me of other photographers like Diane Arbus, who captured a sense of loneliness and alienation in their subjects. Ultimately, photography like this invites us to look closer and wonder about the stories of the people we see every day.